2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 2028-2036
Classification Volnay Premier Cru (1er Cru), climat Les Mitans
Region Volnay
Soil Calcareous clay; clay-limestone soil with gravel at depth providing drainage.
Vine Age 80
Fermentation Vessels Open vats for alcoholic fermentation; maturation in oak barrels followed by stainless-steel tank.
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested 100% by hand. Grapes were completely destemmed and underwent 15 days of alcoholic fermentation in open vats. Maturation lasted 16 months: 100% in oak barrels, including 20% new oak, with four months in stainless-steel tank. The stated altitude is 250–300 m and recommended serving temperature is 17–19°C.
Tasting Notes Fleshy black fruit, black pepper, juicy fruit and nearly silky tannins.
Food Pairing Mushroom rillettes, bacon pie or beef-tongue pot-au-feu.
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2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 2027-2035
Classification Volnay Premier Cru (1er Cru), climat Les Mitans
Region Volnay
Soil Calcareous clay; clay-limestone soil with gravel at depth providing drainage.
Vine Age 80
Fermentation Vessels Open vats for alcoholic fermentation; maturation in oak barrels followed by stainless-steel tank.
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested 100% by hand. Grapes were completely destemmed and underwent 18 days of alcoholic fermentation in open vats. Maturation lasted 16 months: 100% in oak barrels, including 20% new oak, with four months in stainless-steel tank. The stated altitude is 250–300 m and recommended serving temperature is 17–19°C.
Tasting Notes Fresh fruit, subtle floral notes, silky texture, controlled structure, energy and a vibrant, refined finish.
Food Pairing Mushroom rillettes, bacon pie or beef-tongue pot-au-feu.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 2023-2033
Classification Volnay Premier Cru (1er Cru), climat Les Mitans
Region Volnay
Soil Calcareous clay; clay-limestone soil with gravel at depth providing drainage.
Vine Age 80
Fermentation Vessels Open vats for alcoholic fermentation; maturation in oak barrels followed by stainless-steel tank.
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested 100% by hand. The fruit comprised 50% whole berries and 50% destemmed grapes. Alcoholic fermentation took place in open vats for 16 days. Maturation lasted 17 months: 100% in oak barrels, including 25% new oak, with three months in stainless-steel tank. The stated altitude is 250–300 m and recommended serving temperature is 17–19°C.
Tasting Notes Fresh red fruit, floral notes, sweet spices, silky texture, fine structure, velvety tannins, freshness and balanced acidity.
Food Pairing Red meat in sauce, game, oeufs en meurette and most cheeses.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 2021-2031
Classification Volnay Premier Cru (1er Cru), climat Les Mitans
Region Volnay
Soil Calcareous clay; clay-limestone soil with gravel at depth providing drainage.
Vine Age 80
Fermentation Vessels Open vats for alcoholic fermentation; maturation in oak barrels followed by stainless-steel tank.
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested 100% by hand. The fruit comprised 50% whole berries and 50% destemmed grapes. Alcoholic fermentation took place in open vats for 16 days. Maturation lasted 17 months: 100% in oak barrels, including 25% new oak, with three months in stainless-steel tank. The stated altitude is 250–300 m and recommended serving temperature is 17–19°C.
Tasting Notes Red berries, violet, prune, soft elegant tannins and a refined, feminine profile.
Food Pairing Red meat in sauce, game, oeufs en meurette and most cheeses.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 2022-2032
Classification Volnay Premier Cru (1er Cru), climat Les Mitans
Region Volnay
Soil Calcareous clay; clay-limestone soil with gravel at depth providing drainage.
Harvest Dates 27 August-15 September 2018
Vine Age 80
Fermentation Vessels Open vats for alcoholic fermentation; oak barrels for maturation.
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested 100% by hand. Grapes were completely destemmed and underwent 19 days of alcoholic fermentation in open vats. Maturation lasted 17 months, entirely in oak barrels with 30% new barrels; five months were spent blended in bulk, with no vessel specified for that phase. The stated altitude is 250–300 m and recommended serving temperature is 17–19°C.
Tasting Notes Red berries, violet, prune, soft elegant tannins and a refined, feminine profile.
Food Pairing Red meat in sauce, game, oeufs en meurette, roast pork and most cheeses.
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2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 2021-2031
Classification Volnay Premier Cru (1er Cru), climat Les Mitans
Region Volnay
Soil Calcareous clay; clay-limestone soil with gravel at depth providing drainage.
Vine Age 80
Fermentation Vessels Open vats for alcoholic fermentation; maturation in oak barrels followed by stainless-steel tank.
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested 100% by hand. The producer prints “50% whole berries, 50 destemmed grapes”; the second figure lacks a percent sign and is retained without silently correcting the source. Alcoholic fermentation took place in open vats for 16 days. Maturation lasted 17 months: 100% in oak barrels, including 25% new oak, with three months in stainless-steel tank. The stated altitude is 250–300 m and recommended serving temperature is 17–19°C.
Tasting Notes Red berries, violet, prune, soft elegant tannins and a refined, feminine profile.
Food Pairing Red meat in sauce, game, oeufs en meurette and most cheeses.
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2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Volnay Premier Cru (1er Cru), climat Les Mitans
Region Volnay
Soil Calcareous clay; clay-limestone soil with gravel at depth providing drainage.
Vine Age 80
Oak Details 33% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak33%
Unfined Yes
Production Details Sustainably farmed and harvested 100% by hand. Fruit was sorted for health and optimal ripeness and used as 100% whole berries. Fermentation on the skins at cold temperature lasted 20 days. The wine was not fined but received light lenticular filtration. Maturation lasted 17 months: 100% in oak barrels, including 33% new oak, with three months in stainless-steel tank. The stated altitude is 250–300 m and recommended serving temperature is 17–19°C.
Tasting Notes Red berries, violet, prune, soft elegant tannins and a refined, feminine profile.
Food Pairing Red meat in sauce, game, oeufs en meurette and most cheeses.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Place du Monument, 21190 Puligny-Montrachet, France
Phone
+33 3 80 21 37 65
Owner
Leflaive family
Cellarmaster
Frédéric Milan